Counterfeit Protection: 1881-S Morgan Dollar
By Max Spiegel – Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ......
Raised areas and the incorrect shape of the mintmark identify this 1881-S Morgan as a counterfeit.
The 1881-S...
Counterfeit Coin Detection – 1942/41 Mercury Dime Overdate
Counterfeit Coin Detection by Paul Sandler - Grader/Researcher, Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ......
Altered dates and outright counterfeits are the two most common types of...
Struck Counterfeit Coins: Another Family of Struck Fake Large Cents
By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ......
It has been a while since I wrote my CoinWeek article on the "family" of large...
ACEF Concerns Included in Federal Review of Counterfeiting & Piracy Markets
The sale of counterfeit U.S. coins and precious metals on e-commerce platforms and third-party marketplaces continues to escalate and the number of victims proves...
Counterfeit Coin Detection – 1857 Half Cent
Problems abound on the obverse and reverse of this crude fake
By Max Spiegel - Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ......
The Half Cent denomination that had...
Counterfeit Coin Detection – A Fake 1861 Type 2 US Gold Quarter Eagle
Counterfeit coin - 1861 Type 2 Quarter Eagle
By Max Spiegel - Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ......
Raised lumps of metal and lack of detail are...
From the Dark Corner: An “Authenticated” Counterfeit 1836 Gobrecht Dollar
By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ......
Another of the holed and repaired fakes, the 1836 Gobrecht Dollar is one of the most...
From the Dark Corner: An “Authenticated” Counterfeit 1854 Huge O Liberty Seated Quarter
By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ......
In the previous installment, I discussed counterfeits struck from dies made from damaged and repaired genuine...
Counterfeit Coin Detection – 1908-S Counterfeit Indian Head Cent
1908-S Counterfeit Indian Head Cent
By Max Spiegel – Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ......
The grading room was recently presented with a 1908-S Indian Head cent for...
Price for American Numismatic Association Diploma Program to Increase
Members encouraged to take advantage of current price point
American Numismatic Association (ANA) members have until April 1 to take advantage of the current School...
From the Dark Corner: An “Authenticated” Counterfeit 1927-S Standing Liberty Quarter
By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ......
In the previous installment, I discussed an example that had been "tooled" to look like something...
Counterfeit Coin Detection – 1876-CC 20 Cent Piece
This counterfeit of an unusual denomination shows plenty of clues that it isn't worth a fortune
By Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ......
The 20 cent piece...
Counterfeit Coin Detection – 1883 Seated Liberty Half Dollar
Counterfeit Coin - 1883 Seated Half Dollar
By Max Spiegel – Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ......
A counterfeit coin 1883 half dollar features a large number...
From the Dark Corner: An “Authenticated” NOT 1787 Connecticut Copper
By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ......
In this series, I intend to continue to showcase different levels of "counterfeits", using a rather...
Counterfeit Coin Detection – Chinese Counterfeit 1800 Draped Bust Dime
Counterfeit 1800 Draped Bust Dime
By Max Spiegel – Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ......
Draped Bust dimes, struck 1796 to 1807, had fairly low mintages, although...
From the Dark Corner: An “Authenticated” Counterfeit 1694 Elephant Token
By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ......
In my first installment from the Dark Corner, I reviewed a counterfeit that was created to...
Counterfeit Coin Detection – 1802 Draped Bust Silver Dollar
Counterfeit 1802 Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle Reverse Silver Dollar
By Max Spiegel – Numismatic Guaranty Corporation ......
The Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle Reverse silver dollar...
Counterfeit Coin Detection: 1879 Double Eagle US Gold
Counterfeit 1879 Double Eagle
By Max Spiegel – Numismatic Guaranty Corporation ......
A repeat depression helps NGC graders identify a counterfeit 1879 Double Eagle
Every United...
From the Dark Corner: An “Authenticated” Counterfeit 1901-S Barber Quarter
By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ......
In the dark corners of my mind I hadn't anticipated writing this article as this is...
Struck Counterfeit Coin of the Week: An Interesting 1798 “S-158 Large Cent” + 1-Page...
By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ......
This is intended as a summary of the documented counterfeit 1798 “S-158” large cents to date,...
Counterfeit Detection – 1937 Texas Half Dollar Commemorative Coin
Counterfeit Detection - Besides the metal content, there are a lot of other problems with this classic commemorative
By Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ......
A classic...
Counterfeit Coin Detection – The 1928 Peace Dollar
Counterfeit 1928 Peace Dollar
By Max Spiegel - Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ......
Since so many counterfeit 1928 Peace Dollars are, in fact, altered 1923 coins,...
Counterfeit Coin Detection – 1903-S Counterfeit Morgan Dollar
1903-S Counterfeit Morgan Silver Dollar
By Max Spiegel – Numismatic Guaranty Company ......
The raised lumps and lines on this 1903-S are signs of counterfeit Morgan Dollar production.
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Counterfeit Coin Detection – 1918/7-D Buffalo Nickel
Counterfeit 1918/7-D Buffalo Nickel
Altered Date and Added Mintmark - The 1918/7-D Buffalo Nickel is often altered, but diagnostics can aid in finding the counterfeits.
There...
From the Dark Corner: An “Authenticated” Suspect Counterfeit 1799 Bust Dollar
By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ......
In my previous article, I discussed examples that include matching "attribution" marks - circulation marks like...
From the Dark Corner: An “Authenticated” Counterfeit 1872-S Half Dollar
By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ......
In my previous installment of this CoinWeek exclusive series, I discussed examples that do NOT match...
From the Dark Corner: An “Authenticated” Counterfeit 1899 DDR Barber Quarter
By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ......
My third installment of this series features what would be another of a very rare variety,...
Grading & Counterfeit Seminars Offered by American Numismatic Association
In-Person Seminars Return to FUN, National Money Show & Summer Seminar
After offering numismatic learning programs exclusively online for the past two years due to...
From the Dark Corner: An “Authenticated” Counterfeit Gold No Stars 1796 Quarter Eagle
By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ......
For the latest installment from the "Dark Corner", I will review a certified "fake" example of...
Counterfeit Detection – Oregon Trail Commemorative Silver Half Dollar
Counterfeit Oregon Trail commemorative silver half dollar - A closer look reveals plenty of problems on this coin's surfaces
By Numismatic Guaranty Company ......
The Oregon...